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Balance and analyze simple symbol equations, including those with state symbols.

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Cambridge IGCSE Combined ScienceStoichiometryCore content

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You need to be able to balance and analyze simple symbol equations, including those with state symbols.
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Paper 3Theory (Core)3 marks

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Consider the unbalanced equation for the combustion of propane: C3H8 + O2 → CO2 + H2O.

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Analyse Balance the equation for the combustion of propane.
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